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12. Exercise

Exercise strengthens bones, joints, and muscles and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. Staying in shape keeps illnesses away and improves overall health. If you deal with gout, your exercise routine plays a central role in reversing the effects of your condition. By exercising, you reduce pain and improve energy levels. However, exercise alone is not enough. To reap the full benefits of an exercise plan, you also should eat healthy balanced meals. If you are overweight, you are already at risk for gout. Conversely, if you already have gout, keeping a healthy weight will help you ward off gout attacks. Sometimes these attacks are caused by stress. However, you should wait until a gout attack has passed before you start exercising again.

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